Opioid misuse is a serious problem. In 2022, 8. 5 million people in the United States misused these drugs. Most of these individuals got their opioids from family or friends. This highlights a big issue: keeping opioids safe at home. When opioids are not stored properly, they can be easily accessed by others. This can lead to misuse and even addiction. A new approac...
The issue of partner abuse is a serious matter that affects women all over the globe. This problem is not just about physical harm. It also involves emotional and sexual mistreatment. In many cases, the person causing the harm is the woman's intimate partner. This is a big problem in many parts of the world, including South Africa. In South Africa, women are often t...
In Ethiopia, khat chewing is a widespread habit that poses serious health risks. The habit is shaped by various demographic factors. To tackle this issue effectively, it is crucial to understand who is most likely to chew khat and why. This is where machine learning comes into play. Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that can analyze complex data ...
In the occupied Palestinian territories, a significant number of women face intimate partner violence, a common form of domestic violence (DV). This issue is not just a personal tragedy but a serious public health concern that affects the well-being of women and their families. It is a violation of basic human rights. The problem is widespread, with nearly 3 in 10 w...
The Department of Health and Human Services made a sudden decision. They stopped over $12 billion in federal grants to states. These funds were meant for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treatment, and other pressing health matters. This move is likely to make things even harder for state health departments. They were already dealing wi...
Imagine this: you're in a relationship, and suddenly, things turn ugly. This isn't about arguments or disagreements. This is about real harm, both physical and emotional. This is intimate partner violence (IPV), and it's a big deal globally. In China, understanding the scope and patterns of IPV is crucial. Why? Because knowing where and how often it happens can help ...
What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying to explain why are women being specifically targeted. ...
From 2014 to 2018, the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, treated 232 patients with gunshot injuries (GSIs). Most victims were men (86. 6%), and the highest number of cases were seen during night shifts (56%). The most affected age group was 21-40 years old (61. 2%). Armed robbery attacks were the main cause of these injuries (78. 9%), often impacting th...
Diabetes is a global health concern, with over half a billion people affected and 6. 7 million deaths in 2021 alone. The United Nations aims to halt the rise of diabetes cases and cut premature deaths by a third by 2030. However, local beliefs about diabetes can hinder prevention and management efforts. A recent study in Southeast Ghana looked at how community belief...
Suicide is often seen as a public health problem, but some think this view misses the deeper meaning behind it. Philosophers like Michel Foucault have talked about a thing called ‘biopower’, which is the idea that governments and societies control our bodies and minds. When we talk about suicide as just a health issue, we’re ignoring the cultural and personal reasons...